MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,284 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front washer jet weak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front washer jet weak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat joint of flexie (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin over 3/4worn (3.5.1g)
coolant leek
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge uneven
oil leek
rear exhaust silencer deterioated
Braking system leaking pipes in to A.B.S pump (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing broken off inside (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bushs (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced outer lens faded (1.7.5a)
coolant leek
nearside rear tyre worn inner edge uneven
oil leek
rear exhaust silencer deterioated
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust box rusty
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?
Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
KF04 BAV is a 2004 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2004 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 93,098 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF04 BAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of KF04 BAV?
You can check the full history of KF04 BAV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was KF04 BAV registered?
KF04 BAV is a 2004 Saab 9-5, first registered on 5 March 2004.
Is KF04 BAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for KF04 BAV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KF04 BAV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KF04 BAV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.